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Expression
of a vineyard
If there is exceptional location to gaze out over
all of Fèlsina and its surrounding areas,
that place is the vineyard on the ancient Rancia
estate, at over 410 metres altitude. Its grapes
are vinified and bottled separately. The vineyard
lies completely within the Chianti Classico zone;
its climate and soils are characteristic of the
entire valley centred on Siena and bear witness
–not only ideally- to its close relationship
to the areas of Montalcino, of Montepulciano,
and of the Maremma.
From 1983 on, Rancia’ s 100% sangiovese
has consistently reflected its own terroir, demonstrating
a lengthy progression, a liveliness, and an elegance
truly rare and distinctive. |
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| Denomination: |
Chianti
Classico Riserva Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita |
| Grape variety: |
100% Sangiovese. |
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| Vineyards: |
In the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga,
northeast of Siena and south of the Chianti Classico production
area. |
| Growing Area: |
Vigneto Rancia, located at an altitude
of 400 metres and with a good, south-facing exposure, covers
about 6 hectares (2.4 acres), with a total of 13,980 vines.
New plantings in recent years have utilised the massal selection
genetic material gathered from the old Rancia vineyard. |
| Training system: |
Simple Guyot with an average yield
of 40-45 hl/ha (2.3-2.6 tons/acre). |
| Vineyard age:
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Planted over 1958-1982, grafted-over material
from the best stock. |
| Soils profile: |
Quartzitic blue-grey sandstone, stratified
sand and calcareous alberese
mixed with alluvial pebbles. Limestone-sand marl galestro
in the higher areas. |
| Number
of vines: |
5400/hectare
(2160/acre). |
| Harvest: |
Exclusively
by hand. |
| Vinification: |
Grapes
de-stemmed and crushed, then fermented at 28-30°C, with
automatic daily punch-downs, followed by 12-15-day maceration.
Drawing-off almost at end of fermentation, into small and medium
oak barrels in March-April for 12-18 months’ maturation.
The lots are blended and bottled, with 6-10 months’ ageing
in glass. |
| Sensory profile:
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Brilliant,
rich ruby red. Spicy nose with floral notes and wild berry nuances.
Spice continues in the mouth, nicely complemented by a dense,
soft fabric of youthful tannins; excellent structure and superb
overall character. |
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